Liberal Arts and Science

Associate in Arts Degree

This curriculum is designed for students who wish to transfer to a liberal arts program at a four-year institution. It consists of a broad program of general knowledge in the humanities and contains a science option for those students wishing to focus more intently in the sciences. Students should choose electives with consideration toward their intended field of specialization.

Graduation Checklist

A Graduation Checklist is a printable list of course requirements you will use when you meet with your academic advisor each semester. The checklist helps you keep track of your progress from when you first enter MxCC to when you are ready to graduate.

Total credits:

61-62

3Additional Requirements:The following requirements may be met from the above and do not require taking an additional course. Courses which meet these requirements are indicated with an “L” or “D” designation in the course descriptions:

2 Library Research (L) courses

1 Diversity (D) course

4The Foreign Language requirement may be waived in special circumstances, including the completion of three sequential years of one language in high school; passing a standardized exam; passing a higher-level language course; or demonstrating native proficiency. Students who desire to waive the language requirement must contact the language department coordinator to make arrangements. Students who waive the language requirement need to substitute 8-9 credits of Liberal Arts electives to meet degree requirements.

5Students who place higher than MAT*186 on the Math placement exam may substitute a Liberal Arts elective.

6Students intending to major in Biology may substitute MAT*168, Elementary Statistics and Probability, and another lab science elective for Calculus I & II. However, be aware that some four-year Biology programs do require Calculus.

ENG*101, Composition (3 credits)ENG*101-ALP, Composition
Students will develop written texts of varying lengths and styles for different audiences and purposes. They will respond to rhetorical situations, use sources, craft logical arguments, apply language conventions, and formulate effective writing strategies. This is an "L" course. Reading Prerequisite: ENG* 073 or ESL *173 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement, or SAT/ACT scores; Writing Prerequisites: ENG *063 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement; or SAT/ACT scores; or ENG*096 with a grade of “C” or better. (Existing course, published November 2013) (Updated November 2014)

ENG*200, Advanced Composition (3 credits)
A thorough study of rhetoric, prose style, argumentation, and editing through sophisticated non-fiction readings. Minimum of three extensive essays with various levels of research. This is an "L" course. This may not be used as a 200 level literature course. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a "B-" or better. (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)

COM*173, Public Speaking (3 credits)
Students will develop oral messages of varying lengths and styles that communicate across a variety of settings. This is an “L” course. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101. (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)

ENG*202, Technical Writing (3 credits)
Practice and analysis of formats used in scientific and industrial writing. This is an “L” course. This may not be used as a 200-level literature course. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 . (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)

MAT*137, Intermediate Algebra (3 credits)
This course is a further study of algebra and mathematical modeling of functions and relations represented by tables, graphs, words, and symbols. Polynomial functions and expressions with special attention to linear, quadratic, exponential, rational, and radical functions are studied. There is an emphasis on modeling and applications for all topics. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Note: Course cannot be used to satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning competency for transfer programs or pathways. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and either MAT*085 or MAT*095 with "C" or better OR eligible for ENG*101E or ENG*101 and Math placement. (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)

ENG*102, Literature and Composition (3 credits)
Students will learn how to develop interpretations of literature through reading short fiction, poetry, drama, and essays. They will be introduced to literary terminology and to standard critical approaches. They will also learn how to use source materials in order to clearly express their views about literature in several argumentative essays, which includes at least one research essay. This is an "L" course. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a "C" or better . (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)

ENG*110, Introduction to Literature (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to fiction, drama, and poetry through reading literature from different genres, historical periods, and of various styles. Students will learn the elements of fiction, the basics for reading drama, and an introduction to poetics in order to conduct literary analyses. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a "C" or better. (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)

MAT*186, Precalculus (4 credits)
Precalculus provides the mathematical preparation for the study of calculus. Topics include comparing and contrasting linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic function using numeric, algebraic and graphic techniques. Trigonometric functions will be studied extensively also using numeric, algebraic, and graphic techniques as well as right triangle trigonometry, identities, and trigonometric equations; sequences and series; and polar coordinates. There will be an emphasis on modeling and applications for all topics. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and MAT*173 with a "C" or better Or Eligible for ENG*101E or ENG*101 and math placement. (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated 2014)

MAT*254, Calculus I (4 credits)
A course in differential calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, anti-derivatives, and applications. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and MAT*186 with a grade of “C” or better OR eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and Math placement. (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)

MAT*256, Calculus II (4 credits)
The definite integral applied to algebraic and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, polar coordinates and applications, infinite series, and vectors. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and MAT*254 with a grade of "C" or better . (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)

MAT*168, Elementary Statistics and Probability I (4 credits)
Graphs and charts, measures of central tendency and variation. Elementary probability theory, random variables, probability distributions, with emphasis on the binomial and normal. Sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation and linear regression. Use of technology included. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and either MAT*137E or MAT*137 with "C" or better OR eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and Math placement. (Existing course, published September 2013) (Updated November 2014)